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James Sloan (1896–1954)

The death took place in Greenslopes Military Hospital on February 12, of Mr. James Sloan, after a prolonged illness. Mr. Sloan, who was a veteran of World War I, was in the landing at Gallipoli. He was employed at the Cairns Brewery until his recent illness. He was born in Charters Towers 58 years ago. He is survived by his widow, five sons and three daughters. The funeral left the funeral chapel, 17 Peel-street, South Brisbane, at 9.30 o'clock on Tuesday morning for the Mt. Thompson crematorium.

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'Sloan, James (1896–1954)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/sloan-james-13763/text24579, accessed 19 April 2024.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1896
Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia

Death

12 February, 1954 (aged ~ 58)
Greenslopes, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation
Military Service
Workplaces